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How to move to Canada from the US

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Credit to Author: Derek Shank| Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:00:39 +0000

Americans seeking to move to Canada should plan in advance for their immigration status. Although Americans with passports are used to being able to visit Canada freely, if an American wishes to re-settle in Canada, they’ll need appropriate authorization to work or to study, or to live in Canada on a long-term basis. There are […]

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Canadian and United States border authorities crack down on flagpoling

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Sat, 08 Jun 2024 12:00:33 +0000

Canadian and U.S. authorities have limited the number of ports of entry (POEs) that can be used as flagpoling sites. As of May 30th, 2024, only 12 Canada-U.S. border crossings will offer flagpoling services to newcomers. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration What is flagpoling? Flagpoling is a practice by which temporary residents […]

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Some citizens of Mexico now require a visa to visit Canada

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Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:02:08 +0000

In response to an increase in asylum claimants from Mexico, Canada now requires some Mexican nationals to obtain a visitor visa to enter Canada temporarily. This change is effective as of February 29, 2024. Previously, all Mexican citizens were eligible to receive an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to enter Canada. Discover if You Are Eligible […]

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Fully vaccinated travellers no longer need COVID-19 test to come to Canada

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Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:00:56 +0000

As of April 1, fully vaccinated travellers no longer need a pre-arrival COVID-19 test to enter Canada. Travellers will still need to provide proof of vaccination status and all other mandatory information through the ArriveCAN app, either on desktop or mobile, before crossing the border. Travellers who arrive without completing their ArriveCAN submission may have […]

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Canada to end pre-arrival COVID-19 test for incoming travellers

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Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:44:16 +0000

Starting April 1, fully vaccinated travellers to Canada will no longer need a pre-arrival COVID-19 test. The Canadian government announced the new measures would affect travellers arriving at all ports of entry. Although pre-arrival testing requirements will be dropped, the government may still randomly test travellers upon arrival. The purpose of the random tests will […]

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New Canadian border measures now in effect

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Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:00:23 +0000

As of February 28 at 12:01 a.m., Canada is allowing travellers to enter the country with a pre-arrival antigen test. Before, travellers needed to have a molecular test, such as a PCR test, taken within 72 hours before their scheduled flight or arrival at the border. All travelers to Canada age five and older still […]

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Canada to ease COVID-19 test requirements for travellers

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Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:08:43 +0000

Fully vaccinated travellers will be able to enter Canada with a pre-arrival antigen test, unvaccinated children travellers will no longer have to isolate for 14 days, and international flights to all Canadian airports will resume starting February 28. Also, if fully vaccinated travellers are selected for a random on-arrival test, they will no longer have […]

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Canada to make border announcement

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Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:08:43 +0000

Canadian officials will gather to make an update on border measures this afternoon. The announcement will take place on February 15 at 1 p.m. Eastern in Ottawa, the nation’s capital. Five federal ministers are slated to attend the announcement, including the minister of health, transport, public safety, tourism, and intergovernmental affairs. Discover if You Are […]

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How Canada uses personal information collected at the border on immigration applications

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Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2022 13:00:10 +0000

Since February 2019, the Entry/Exit Program has allowed the Canadian border to collect basic traveller information and share it with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). IRCC uses the information to verify residency requirements for applications for permanent residence, work permits, study permits, and Canadian citizenship applications. Some programs require applicants to be in Canada for […]

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